Designers - what software do you like to code for?

[pandaa]

What is your favorite software to design/code for, and why? Is it the easiest, or is it based more on what you can do with it?

 

[SimplySidy]

For all my coding needs, I use NetBeans with PHP - kind of good for a freeware which has inline code support. Though it relies on Java and needs it to be installed, it still is my preferred choice. Dreamweaver is good but expensive and I cannot afford that. I have also used NotePad+ for coding but that was when I was doing only xHTML and CSS kind of websites.

For designing, though I am not a designer, I normally use GIMP (freeware again) but then there are days when my clients give me PSDs to translate into websites and for that I do need Photoshop. One of my clients has given me a Portable version of Photoshop and it works for almost all the slicing etc that I need.

 

[Community]

I use Dreamweaver or notepad or the visual template system in the selected software like Wordpress. Most of the time it depends what machine im working on , where i am and whats more convenient at the time.

For the actual design process whether it be a PSD , simply image editing or something i use Photoshop all the time, illustrator if needed and also fireworks. Ive yet to find a graphics program which im comfortable with other than the adobe Suites.

 

[Super Mike]

I'm not sure the title asks the right questions, designers should be designers and coders should be coders.

Although "jack of all trades" statistically stand a better chance of succeeding on a larger scale because they can adapt and normally manage more effectively ( in my experience ).

Anyway back on topic, Notepad+ for the odd code and Photoshop/lightroom/illustrator for design work

 

[RjMaan]

I normally use Adobe Dreamweaver for coding purpose. I have impressive experience working with it plus it is easy to use.